Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 47
  • Issue: 4

Entomopathogenic fungi as a sustainable biopesticide: Current status and future prospects

Division of Entomology, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore - 641 114, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding author E-mail: ssumaiyasaleem@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8434-6508

Online Published on 06 December, 2023.

Abstract

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) article’s objective is to offer a snapshot of entomopathogenic fungi and their potential to be used as a biopesticide. In the present work, a comprehensive review is provided on the host specificity, host range, ecology, and EPF formulations used to provide the solution for insect pests in agriculture.

Keywords

Agriculture, Biopesticide, Chemical, Environment, Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF), Yield